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Letter from Isidor Kalisch to Isaac Leeser, written in Cleveland, OH on April 17, 1855, informing Leeser of the death of his wife. Kalisch requests that Leeser publish an obituary in *The Occident*. The letter mentions the date of his wife's death as March 25th (Nissan 6th), and describes her as "endeared and beloved by all, who knew her."

Three-page letter from Benjamin Lindo in Elizabeth Port, New Jersey to Reverend Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Lindo acknowledges receipt of Leeser's letter, reports on its delivery to Mr. A.D. Haar, and thanks Leeser for his kind words. Lindo also mentions a request for book prices and encloses an obituary for publication, along with fifty cents. The obituary announces the death of David Bair, son of Abraham Bair and grandson of David Haar, in Elizabeth Port, New Jersey on November 17, 1851. The body was taken to Williams Burg for burial.

Letter from Cauffman H. Meyer in San Francisco to Isaac Leeser in Philadelphia. Meyer encloses a duplicate draft for $50, discusses the Ladies United Hebrew Benevolent Society, reports on recent events including the deaths of Mrs. S. Ottenheimer and her child, and Mrs. S. H. Ulmer and her child, and requests publication of an obituary he wrote. He also mentions his inability to send money at this time due to a collector's delay and promises to send money by March 5th.

A letter from Cecilia E. Cohen to Isaac Leeser, written in Baltimore on June 19th, enclosing an obituary notice of her uncle Sam for Leeser's approval. She also mentions attending to a request from a young friend and expresses regret at missing Leeser's upcoming Sabbath lecture.

Letter from D. M. Piza to Rev. Isaac Leeser from St. Thomas, dated February 21, 1866. Piza discusses his previous letter and Leeser's illness, expresses relief at Leeser's recovery, and encloses an obituary of Mrs. Petit for publication in the Occident, requesting an invoice for the service. He also mentions receiving $1.75 for medical services and prayers.

Letter from M. Ulman to Isaac Leeser, written in Memphis, Tennessee on January 22, 1865. Ulman encloses a copy of a resolution regarding the death of Brother Moses L. Putzel and requests Leeser to publish it in the Occident and send the bill to Enphralis Lodge No. 35 I.C.B.B.